Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging members of Congress to protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights across state lines. Marshall recently sent a multi-state letter calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The resolution, H.R. 38, would allow those who are lawfully cleared to carry a concealed […]

As the state of Louisiana awaits the Supreme Court decision on a case surrounding redistricting and possible racial gerrymandering, many believe the ruling could have broader ramifications for other states, including Alabama. During oral arguments earlier this month, Louisiana and a group of Black voters asked the justices to reinstate a congressional map, enacted by […]

With U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announcing his run for Alabama governor, speculation has now begun regarding his possible replacement in Washington, D.C. It’s already widely expected that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will run, but how about another well-known college sports coach with Auburn ties? RELATED: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl named chairman of U.S.-Israel Education Association  […]

According to confirmed reports, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will announce his run for Alabama governor this afternoon, opening up the potential for a hotly-contested open Senate seat in 2026. There was some speculation that Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth would seek either the governorship or his U.S. Senate seat, though he recently said he doesn’t […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave high praise to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday for “standing up for our Constitution.” Rubio faced off against some of his former colleagues in the Senate this week as he testified in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. “I have to tell you directly and personally that […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is making it a top priority to keep Americans safe during some major events that will soon be held in the country. Strong, who Chairs of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led a hearing entitled, “Mass Gathering Events: Assessing Security Coordination and Preparedness” as the U.S. […]

According to the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the U.S. ranking by U.S. News and World Report, Huntsville is no longer one of the top cities on the list. In fact it is no longer even considered the best in the Yellowhammer State. In the past three years Huntsville was ranked first, second, and […]

Alabama’s Republican delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives praised the passage of President Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful, Bill,’ in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. The 1,000 page bill passed by a vote of 215-214, with no Democrats voting in favor of the measure. The bill includes extending the 2017 tax cuts while also […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) believes the U.S. is too dependent on China and other countries when it comes to vital rare earth minerals. Palmer discussed the issue with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Lee Zeldin during a House Energy Committee hearing Tuesday. RELATED: 7 Things: Big win for Trump/GOP agenda; DOGE cuts in Alabama […]

Alabama Republican House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) congratulated the Alabama House Republican Caucus Monday for keeping its pledge and passing most of the “Alabama Values” legislative agenda. The agenda included a list of conservative issues and initiatives that the body’s supermajority promised to prioritize during the 2025 regular session. “The ‘Alabama Values’ agenda highlighted […]

Members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation are wishing former President Joe Biden well after it was announced that he has prostate cancer. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” President Trump said on Truth Social. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is continuing the fight against allowing “gender-affirming” surgeries for minors. Marshall is leading a 24-state brief supporting Ohio’s law protecting children from experimental treatments. The brief urged the Ohio Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that enjoined enforcement of Ohio’s law based on its conclusion that the law […]

Alabama State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) said he’s considering some possible rule changes for next session. Many lawmakers grew frustrated that some of the local bills got held up in the Senate and were unable to make it through before time ran out on the last day of the session. “You know, obviously […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter spoke with reporters this week and reflected on the successes of the 2025 Legislative session. “I think we had a great session,” Ledbetter said. On the issue of taxes, the speaker said he’s happy with what they were able to accomplish, but admitted there’s more that needs to […]

A national Cygnal poll shows more voters trust Republicans than Democrats in Congress despite negative news coverage surrounding the GOP and President Donald Trump. Both Trump and House Republicans outpace Democrats on the economy (R+2), cost of living (R+2), illegal immigration (R+25), crime and public safety (R+13), cutting waste/spending (R+18), and foreign affairs (R+2). Married […]

As the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ continues to make its way through Congress, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes one of the most important priorities needs to be extending President Trump’s tax cuts. The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released their plan this week, which includes extending those cuts, while also adding tax cuts on […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) criticized lawmakers in Montgomery this week for failing to extend the tax cut on overtime pay in the 2025 session. Lawmakers decided instead to the state’s share of the so-called grocery tax from 3% to 2%, which goes into effect September 1, 2025. API released a piece on their website […]

The Republicans in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee are including one of President Donald Trump’s major priorities in their budget and tax bill released on Monday; no taxes on overtime pay. The 389 page “One Big, Beautiful Bill” includes the tax cut, with provisions saying the deductions would expire at the end of […]

A new report released by Americans for Prosperity Foundation – Alabama reveals how the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws are having a negative impact on healthcare systems in the Yellowhammer State. The report argues that CON regulations raise health care costs for Alabamians, while also decreasing the quality of care they receive. “This new […]

State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) is not happy that the Legislature was unable to pass a bill on religious liberty in Alabama public schools recently. The measure, originally introduced by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) in the House and State Sen. Shay Shelnut (R-Trussville) in the Senate, failed to make it through the State House […]

As the 2025 state legislative session comes to a close, Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed two bills that will further support the Trump administration’s historic crackdown on illegal immigrants. They also are an attempt to end any incentives for those in the country illegally to take up residence in Alabama. The governor signed SB158, […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) is supporting the efforts of President Donald Trump to make sure Iran never gains access to nuclear weapons. Britt joined U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) Thursday, in introducing a resolution outlining the acceptable outcome of the United States’ negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. That […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes that illegal immigrants who commit murder against Americans should receive the death penalty. Tuberville joined U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in a press conference Friday to introduce the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which would codify President Trump’s Executive […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is praising the passage of a bill that prohibits the use of a foreign national driver’s license for voting purposes. “Ensuring that only American citizens are voting in our elections has been a top priority of mine since day one. This legislation helps defeat noncitizen attempts to dilute the […]